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Lake Mille Lacs

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Not only do we update you on the latest fishing and ice reports, we also feature events and happenings all around Lake Mille Lacs and our resort. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media to get notified when a new post is made. 

The lakes are thawed and the snow has melted away to reveal green grass and budding blooms once more in Minnesota. Spring …

Weddings and receptions have evolved in the last few generations. The grandparents of today were – statistically speaking – almost certainly married …

Mille Lacs Lake Summer Fishing Regulations Released March 23, 2021 Today the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) released the summer open …

DNR Contemplating 2021 Open Water Fishing Restrictions During a Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Advisory Committee (MLFAC) meeting on Wednesday, February 24th, representatives …

The last year has been unlike any other in our lifetimes. It’s more than just the sports stadiums and arenas being empty …

Mille Lacs is home to one of the largest recreational and fishing lakes in Minnesota.  There are so many things to do …

Getting ready for your stay at The Red Door Resort? Rest easy, we've got you covered with our up north packing list!

Mid August is here and the lake temps are finally relaxing (74 – 75 degrees). The warmer water has made the walleye …

Fishing continues to be spectacular for both walleye and smallies and thanks to Nick Kaiser and all our guests that share their …

This past weekend proved great fishing. Water temps warmed from opening temp of 43 degrees to 49-51 degrees and the first break …

Thanks to all our members and loyal customers for making the opener a memorable one.  With the water temp at 43 degrees, …

Soaking up some off-season enjoyment, we loaded 4 ATV’s and headed 15 minutes east of the Red Door to the ATV trails; …

Ready for hard water fishing on Mille Lacs Lake

Mille Lacs Ice Report 12/7/2022

4″+ of Ice on the North Side of Mille Lacs Mother nature can make ice when conditions align.  Last Thursday, December 1st, Mille Lacs looked

Cross Country Ski Trails

Lake Mille Lacs Cross Country Ski Trails

From ice fishing to snowmobiling, once the snow hits, there’s unlimited fun to be had. One activity that gets you into the outdoors for some unique travel and immersed into the Minnesota wilderness is hitting the cross country ski trails!

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Ice Fishing Minnesota – Winter Walleyes on Mille Lacs

The main activity that we look forward to on Lake Mille Lacs is ice fishing Minnesota waters for winter walleyes! The ice has moved in and we are ready to reel in those incredible catches that we wait for so patiently every year.

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Minnesota Ice Fishing: Get Your Gear Ready

The weather is getting colder and we are ramping up for another fantastic year of Minnesota ice fishing, so we are here with a few great tips to get geared up!

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Best Places to See Fall Colors in Minnesota – Lake Mille Lacs

Lake Mille Lacs is known for a lot of things, but did you know that it is one of the best places to see fall colors in Minnesota? Get in the car and head for Lake Mille Lacs for one of the best fun outdoor things to do in Minnesota this fall!

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Best Fall Minnesota Fishing Resorts

As much as we don’t want to see summer go just yet, Minnesotans are getting ready for fall fishing. Minnesota fishing resorts like The Red Door Resort are gearing up and looking forward to colorful foliage and great fishing.

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Summer Activities at the Red Door Resort
two kids tubing behind boat on Lake Mille Lacs while staying at Red Door Resort
group of people playing basketball at summer family resort on Lake Mille Lacs
A Cruise Water Pontoon drives past a pine tree covered island at sunset.

Activities at Red Door

The Red Door Resort offers a number of activities at or near the resort. Our swimming beach has a sandy lake bottom that stretches out from shore. Activities available at the main resort include a playground, basketball, and gaga ball pit.

Mille Lacs Lake features a world renowned fishery and is also great for recreational use, including swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, wind surfing, kayaking and canoeing. Off the lake there are walking, hiking and snowmobiling opportunities; many of the trails wind through hundreds of acres of beautiful state land and are accessible year round. The area around the resort has a high concentration of sugar maples, which means that, in the fall, the area has some of the most vibrant colors in the state.

The resort is only minutes away from excellent hunting land, state parks, and golf courses. Further afield, you can access the Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Brainerd International Raceway, Paul Bunyan Land, Wealthwood Rod and Gun Club, and the Mille Lacs Indian Museum.

A family enjoys icees on a sandy beach at The Red Door Resort of Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota.
A mom and her kids eat smores around a campfire at The Red Door Resort.
Women standing in a boat holding a large fish on Lake Mille Lacs
Family Resort at North Shore of Minnesota